Anyone pregnant or have children with a Boxer dog?
I’m 14 weeks pregnant and we have a 65lb all muscle Boxer Female who will be almost 2 when the baby comes. She is a VERY energetic dog and I’m just concerned with her excited behavior once the baby comes. She’s wonderful with my nieces and nephews who are all over 2 years of age – but I’m concerned with a newborn and the first 2 years. Anyone have a boxer and babies? Tell me your experiences and challenges you’ve faced.
I have two boxers who are now 6 and 8 years old. TRUST ME, a boxer is one of the BEST dogs you can have around your children! My sister lived with us for a while, and at the time, she had a newborn and a 2 year old. They were wonderful with her kids and let them crawl on them and tug at their ears…they just licked them!
Your boxer is at that age where she’s JUST starting to get out of the puppy stage. Boxers take a long time to mature, and this stage could last a year or more. BE PATIENT!
Boxers are very intelligent, and when ours would sniff or go near the newborn, we would just watch closely. If they tried to lick him, only a quick "no no" and they would back off. Of course she’s going to be interested in the new addition. Let her sniff the baby and get used to it. You’ll find that that dog will become your baby’s #1 protector. Moreso than you even.
You’re in for a real treat. I cannot reiterate enough how wonderful boxers are with children. You have nothing to worry about. Enjoy it!
My Boxer/Staffordshire puppy, Honey, learned this trick in 5 minutes. Now, she can balance almost anything on her nose.
Brutus tries to get his best friend “kitty” to play with him.